Helen Frankenthaler (1928-2011)
Parets, c. 1988
Medium: Collagraph Drawn w/ Araldite Glue
Edition: 6/20
Artwork Size: 50.75 x 34.75 in
Framed Size: 58.75 x 45 in
This work is Framed
Collagraph drawn with Araldite glue, c. 1988
Printed in light burnt sienna from one steel plate, off white handmade paper
Signed in lower margin on rives paper
This impression 6 from the edition of 20 signed and numbered by artist
Sheet Size: 50 ¾” x 34 ¾”
Published by Ediciones Poligrafa, S.A., Parets del Valles
In 1987 Frankenthaler accepted an invitation to come to Barcelona and work with mast printer Joan de Muga at Ediciones Poligrafa. During a 10-day period Frankenthaler began four mixed media works combining lithography (4 aluminum plates) etching and drypoint (one copper plate). Joan de Muga made six visits to Frankenthaler’s studios in New York and Connecticut in the following months bringing proofs; Frankenthaler made corrections and gave precise instructions on the way she wanted them printed. The edition was printed after she was finally satisfied with all of her changes. The result is a large, rich, complex beautiful collaboration. The signed impressions were sold by Galeria Joan Prats; the artist’s proofs were kept by Frankenthaler.
An example can be found in the Queen Sofía National Museum Art Centre, Madrid
